Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Raleigh, NC
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Raleigh residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly garbage collection; carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day
- On-demand by appointment; no limit on number of pickups
- Bulky Load: $35 per 4-cubic-yard load. Special Load: $70 per 4-cubic-yard load. E-waste: free, up to 4 items per week, collected Tuesdays only
- City of Raleigh — Solid Waste Services
At a glance: Raleigh
- Trash day
- Weekly garbage collection; carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day
- Bulk pickup
- On-demand by appointment; no limit on number of pickups
- Bulk cost
- Bulky Load: $35 per 4-cubic-yard load. Special Load: $70 per 4-cubic-yard load. E-waste: free, up to 4 items per week, collected Tuesdays only
- Dump
- South Wake Landfill
- Hazardous waste
- South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly garbage collection; carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| South Wake Landfill | landfill | 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539 | Mon–Sat 7am–4pm; closed Sundays and New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (from 1pm), Christmas | — |
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| South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility | drop-off | 6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539 | Mon–Sat 8am–4pm; open to Wake County residents and businesses | — |
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Household hazardous waste
South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Address
- 6150 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8am–4pm; Wake County residents only
Accepted
- batteries
- paint
- solvents
- pesticides
- pool chemicals
- fluorescent bulbs
- mercury thermometers
- propane tanks (up to 20 lb)
- gasoline
- fire extinguishers
Bulky load pricing changed April 1, 2026: $35 per load with no limit on number of pickups. Yard waste collection became weekly starting Sept 8, 2026. Landfills and hazardous waste facilities in Raleigh are operated by Wake County, not the City. The North Wake HHW facility is temporarily Saturday-only after a Jan 2025 fire; South Wake HHW is the main site. Monthly solid waste, yard waste, and recycling fees appear on the City utility bill (set annually by City Council).
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Raleigh, NC?
- Weekly garbage collection; carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day
- When is bulk pickup in Raleigh, NC?
- On-demand by appointment; no limit on number of pickups Call 919-996-3245; the charge appears on your next utility bill; cancel by noon the business day before for a refund
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Raleigh?
- Bulky Load: $35 per 4-cubic-yard load. Special Load: $70 per 4-cubic-yard load. E-waste: free, up to 4 items per week, collected Tuesdays only
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Raleigh?
- furniture, mattresses, box springs, bedframes, area rugs, bicycles (no tires), push lawnmowers (fuel emptied), grills (propane tank removed)
- Where can I dump trash near Raleigh?
- South Wake Landfill (6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539); South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility (6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Raleigh?
- South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility (6150 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539)